Canadian indie rock outfit Pastel Blank sees the band, led by songwriter Angus Watt, channel great 90s indie rockers like Pavement, just with a bit more of a playful energy. It’s taken from their newly released self-titled EP.
The chugs along with high-speed rhythm and control that never gives you a second to step back and breathe. Angular psych-leaning guitar riffs, garage rock production and a kinetic force of a vocal performance that results in an absolute charmer of a rock track.
Speaking about the song, Watt adds:
‘Fences’ is a strawman song. I wanted to write about proud fence-sitters who mask indecision as an intellectual and moral virtue. I pulled a few examples from various conversations, but to be honest, this song is also quite self-critical. I wanted to poke fun at this type of person, and parts of myself. Though ultimately, I think the song is more ‘fun’ than ‘poke’.”
Enjoy a listen to “Fences’ now below.
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